At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver and assess courses in Education, Early Years, and Apprenticeships.
- Company: Join Kirklees College, a thriving institution dedicated to nurturing future talent.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, staff development opportunities, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and recent industry experience in Early Years and Primary education required.
The predicted salary is between 33126 - 40488 £ per year.
Job Reference: ATR102415
Application deadline: 25/09/2026
Salary: £32,938.00 - £40,725.00
Location: Huddersfield
Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of Education, Early Years and Apprenticeship Lecturer, you will be predominantly based at Waterfront Huddersfield and your focus will be on delivering, monitoring, and planning for the courses related to Education, Early Years and Apprenticeship standards as required by the qualifications we deliver.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering, planning and assessing
- Monitoring progress in learning and attendance
- Working in close partnership with trainer assessors to ensure that observations and reviews are completed in a timely manner
You must hold a teaching qualification alongside recent industry experience in working across Early Years and Primary education and qualifications. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with a range of learners and have an excellent understanding of equality and diversity. You must be able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026 (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
As an employer, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual’s sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.
Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.
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